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Simsbury Boys Lacrosse - Senior Spotlight - Spencer Shafer

A sneak peak at another senior playing their last season for Simsbury High School

Posted Mon, May 2, 2016 at 1:21 pm ET|Updated Mon, May 2, 2016 at 2:44 pm ET

Age when you started playing lacrosse: 5 years old

Person who most influenced you in your lacrosse career and why: My older brother played when we both were young and I started playing because of him.

Favorite psych tune: Lil Haiti Baby - Future

Most memorable moment in your SHS lacrosse career: Scoring my first varsity goal

Your biggest fans: My parents

Favorite athlete: Ray Lewis

Favorite class at SHS: US History

Other activities and/or sports: FBLA, Junior Civitan

Advice for new lacrosse players: Work on your weak hand just as much as your strong hand.

Post-high school plans: University of South Carolina

Random fact about yourself: My father has been a referee for both the college and professional football leagues for a number of years.